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Wednesday, 24 April 2013

upcyle for earth day for Frilly and Funkie DT

well it is the Funkie dt teams turn over at Frilly and Funkie to share their inspiration for the new theme chosen by the lovely and talented Linda. Make sure you pop across and see the other fab DT make s...you could be the next chosen winner or randomly selected for $25 to spend at Linda lovely online store ...The Funkie Junkie Boutique. So the Theme is upcycle for earth day..so here is my make from an upcycled box:

and inside...

So here is how my upcycled project started life..

I started by crackling the box using paint and crackle medium and then onto the fun part.. I sued various stamps from the Artistic Outpost set Generation Redux , a real favourite and I love that there are small stamps great for creating background elements. I used antique linen distress paint and Frayed burlap and vintage photo distress ink to create lots of stamped layers. I then did some stamping with the yummy new antique bronze distress paint too.

I also used the music script from Artistic Outpost ephemera backgrounds. I tried to create layers of soft stamping that add to the overall background but don't all leap out..The flowers are made using the same method as I used for my Saturday stepXstep ..details here. ( using ranger foil, embossing folders, alcohol ink, idea-ology washers and long fastners). I then added these to the box and added idea-ology leaves and some twirls of rusty wire

I used an idea-ology piece for the centre (I changed the colour using treasure gold) and added a chit chat sticker.

Inside I shredded some old book pages, ok, I am behind the times I cut them into strips with my scissors!! I then made a mini canvas using some rusty wire, chit chat sticker and one of the beautiful rusty hearts that Linda has in her boutique...I love these , so this would be for a special friend!

Hope that you will find time to hop here and play along , there are so lovely makes already and you never know you may be a winner!

31 comments
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I was so looking forward to seeing more of this project and you have exceeded my expectations! Love the expert application of that crackle background and then the subtle overstamping with the paints. And of course those flowers! Always a triumph and they work so well against this background. Then even more delight as you open your box to reveal your heart. A wholeheartedly wonderful project here Trace. Hugs, Jenny xxx

What a stunning box and gift - if I were able to achieve something like this I would be over the moon xx which ever of your special friends recieves this will know that they are very special xx I don't think I would be able to part with it no matter how special my friend was!!! xx GailT xx

A gorgeous box and matching book for inside Trace. The crackling looks amazing, as does the wonderful stamping. Your flowers are stunning and I love the treatment you gave the ornate plate too. Hugs, Anne x

Your box is amazing Trace and I so love that little heart canvas inside - stunning. The soft background stamping is really wonderful - I love to see this on projects and yours is perfect.Sorry I've been missing but our internet finally seems to be working properly so I'm back!!Hope you are all OK.Hugs, Juliaxxx

I love this!! So much texture - a feast for the eyes. And once again I must thank you for your helping us learn your fantastic techniques. With two cats, two goats, one puppy and 16 chickens - (did I mention one husband) I am afraid I will always be behind but I will get here! Your artwork is wonderful!Sandy

About Me

Hi I am Trace wife to my best friend and mum to 3 beautiful children, who make my life full.
I love all things distress and have found much inspiration in Vintage, distress and steampunk styles.I am very inspired by Tim Holtz and love his products.
my style seems to evolve and i am loving the journey !
I love playing with textures and anything inky!!

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